Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Renton of Mount Harry (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 December 2006.
Health and Safety Executive
- Question
- Whether they will introduce a review of the standards set by the Health and Safety Executive in view of its assessment of the risks posed by trees on National Trust land.
- Answer
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My Lords, the Health and Safety Executive has not produced any standards for managing the risks of trees falling on people. When called on to investigate, it judges what measures are reasonably practical on a case-by-case basis, taking account of guidance produced by bodies in the relevant sectors.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 687 c1888
- Session
- 2006-07
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Health and Safety Executive National Trust Safety Trees Risk assessment
- Link
- View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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